What is TY?
Transition Year is a one-year programme between the Junior Cycle examination and the beginning of Leaving Certificate programmes. The Transition Year Programme (TYP) is supported by the Department of Education and Science and fits in with their policy of providing the option of a six-year cycle for all second level students.
From September 2025, our school will adopt the revised Transition Year Programme Statement introduced by the NCCA, marking an exciting new chapter in TY education for students across Ireland. This refreshed framework emphasises student-centred learning, flexibility, and development of key competencies in areas such as critical thinking, communication, and civic engagement. Under the new curriculum, students will engage in modular learning, work placements, experiential projects, and reflections as part of a TY portfolio, allowing for more meaningful and varied learning experiences. Our aim in CBC is to help each student grow as a whole person while providing them with the tools and experiences needed to make informed choices entering senior cycle and beyond.
From September 2025, our school will adopt the revised Transition Year Programme Statement introduced by the NCCA, marking an exciting new chapter in TY education for students across Ireland. This refreshed framework emphasises student-centred learning, flexibility, and development of key competencies in areas such as critical thinking, communication, and civic engagement. Under the new curriculum, students will engage in modular learning, work placements, experiential projects, and reflections as part of a TY portfolio, allowing for more meaningful and varied learning experiences. Our aim in CBC is to help each student grow as a whole person while providing them with the tools and experiences needed to make informed choices entering senior cycle and beyond.
The Transition Year Programme (TYP) is a broad and dynamic curriculum designed to support students’ personal, social, and academic development at a key stage in their education. It combines traditional subjects with career guidance, work experience, and personal development, offering students a wide range of meaningful learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. The programme aims to promote maturity, foster independent learning, and encourage students to take greater responsibility for their own growth. Transition Year focuses on learning for life and places strong emphasis on collaboration between schools, parents, and the wider community. By engaging in diverse learning experiences, students can develop essential life skills, explore future pathways, and build confidence in a supportive environment.The new Transition Year Curriculum (2025) provides students with valuable time and space to reflect on their strengths and interests while exploring a variety of subject areas and experiences without the immediate pressure of state examinations. This year encourages curiosity, creativity, and self-directed learning, helping students to make informed decisions about their future as they move into senior cycle and beyond.
The moudles offered in the CBC TYP are..
The moudles offered in the CBC TYP are..
- English / Irish / Maths / Religion (Core) + a MFL (French or German)
- Art, Biology, Celtic Studies ,Chemistry, Classics, Cookery, Document Protection, Drama, Film and Theatre Studies, Empathy, Enterprise Education, European Studies, Finance, First Aid, Garden Design, Leadership Skills, Music, Musical Module, Outdoor Pursuits, Physics, Religion, Research, Safety, Social Development, SPHE.
